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Combined association of cognitive impairment and poor oral health on mortality risk in older adults: Results from the NHANES with 15 years of follow-up.

An LiYuntao ChenAnita VisserLuc A M MarksGeerten-Has E Tjakkes
Published in: Journal of periodontology (2021)
Concomitant presence of cognitive impairment and periodontitis or edentulism can be associated with a higher risk of mortality among older U.S. adults.
Keyphrases
  • cognitive impairment
  • oral health
  • physical activity
  • cardiovascular events
  • risk factors
  • coronary artery disease